Wells Fargo Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in The Woodlands
11yrs
Based in The Woodlands, Texas, John Polivka is a fiduciary financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. John joined Merrill in 2016, after less than a year at Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 583 advisors with offices in The Woodlands, and one of 547 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
Office9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- 2016 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Feb 2016 – Aug 2016Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCPreviously
Contact John
9595 Six Pines DrThe Woodlands, TX 77380Office · Get directions Firm main line(800) 637-7455Headquarters: Merrill · New York, NY
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Questions to ask John
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for John Polivka. John works from the The Woodlands, TX office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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